HomeMy WebLinkAbout50-07 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 50-07
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE IN PART AND DENY IN
PART THE APPEAL OF WEDINGTON CIRCLE
PRELIMINARY PLAT (PPL 06-2302) BY THE DEVELOPER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS•
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby grants the
appeal of PPL 06-2302 (Wedington Circle Preliminary Plat)' to adopt and approve the plat
submitted to the City Council changing the entrance road to the curve as shown, but denies the
appeal to change the entrance road from a private drive to a city street.
PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of March, 2007.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor and City Council
Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operations
From: Jeremy C. Pate, Director of Current Planning
Date: January 23, 2007
Subject. Appeal of Wedington Circle Preliminary Plat (PPL 06-2302)
REQUEST
Alderman Lioneld Jordan and the applicant for Wedington Circle Preliminary Plat (06-
2302) have both appealed the decision by the Planning Commission to approve this
subdivision.
BACKGROUND
On February 2, 2006, the City Council approved a Master Development Plan to rezone
approximately 6.13 acres of property to a unique R-PZD zoning district. The property is
located north of Wedington Drive, west of Garland Avenue. The Master Development
Plan approved a zoning which would permit a maximum 296 dwelling units and 16,576
square feet of commercial space. The R-PZD request was limited to zoning approval
with development to follow in the form of a preliminary plat or large scale development.
Several -conditions were placed on the Master Development Plan regarding the future
development proposal of the property. These included the determination of street
improvements with development and the street standards for interior/proposed streets
(private versus public street). There was considerable discussion at the City Council and
Street Committee after the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended the project,
and several conditions were added to the project regarding the street improvements that
were expected to be installed with the development of the site.
The applicant has initiated the first phase of development approvals for Wedington
Circle, which consists of a Preliminary Plat. This plat indicates the water, sewer, grading,
drainage and construction necessary to install the street connecting Wedington Drive to
James Street that will serve future development. On January 08, 2007, the Planning
Commission approved the Preliminary Plat for Wedington Circle with specific
determinations regarding off-site street improvements and street standards.
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Below is a summary of staff's recommendation and the Planning Commission approval
for each of these items:
1. Off-site Street Improvements: •
Staff Recommendation: Based on the determinations made by the Street
• Committee and City Council during the approval of the Planned Zoning
District, the developer shall be responsible for the closing of Mount
Comfort Road between Garland Avenue and North Street, to include the
installation of curb and gutter, sod, and landscaping; and installation of
one traffic calming street table on James Street. With each large scale
development proposal for the development of each lot, additional traffic
Improvements for traffic calming shall be added.
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Planning Commission Determination: A motion was made and approved with a
vote of 5 to 4 to amend the condition of approval as described above to
indicate the following: The City Council approved and required the street
'improvements as part of R-PZD 05-1776, to consist of the following: The.
applicant shall be responsible for the closing of Mount Comfort Road
between Garland Avenue and North Street, to include the installation of
curb and gutter, sod, and landscaping; and installation of one traffic
calming street table on James Street. With each large scale development
proposal for the development of each lot, additional traffic improvements
for traffic calming shall be added. The Planning Commission does not
recommend what the City Council approved for street improvements and
requested that the Street Committee revisit this item. The Planning
Commission specifically recommended traffic calming or a
narrowing/choke of Mount Comfort Road and North Street, instead of a
complete closure.
2. Street Standards: .
Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission determination of a waiver of
Chapter 166.06 (K.10.b.i.) which requires that, "...any street connecting
one or more public streets shall be constructed to existing City street
standards and dedicated as a public street." Due to the several waivers -
which would be required for the proposed street including the street jog
between Wedington Drive and Triangle Avenue, as well as the turning
radius around the round -about, staff recommends that the street
connecting Wedington Avenue and James Street be private. If approved,
the applicant shall dedicate an access easement across the private street
to allow public access between the dedicated rights-of-way and comply
with all street and drainage criteria listed as part of Ch. 166.06 (K.10.b).
The applicant shall modifr the drawings to indicate the dedication of
• access easements instead of right-of-way along all private streets.
Planning Commission Determination: The Planning Commission voted in
favor of the staff's recommendation to approve a waiver and permit a
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private street within the development, finding a public street in this case
was not in the best interest of the City.
DISCUSSION
Wedington Place Preliminary Plat was approved on January 08, 2007 with a vote of 8-1-
0, with Commissioner Myres voting "No." The conditions of approval were modified to
reflect that street improvement requirements were based on the City Council's
recommendations at the time of the Master Development Plan approval, and do not
reflect the Planning Commission's recommendation. Considerable discussion regarding
how the proposed development's relationship to this section of Mt. Comfort Road is
relative to the traffic impact of this specific development occurred; the Planning
Commission also discussed that creating traffic calming at the intersection of Mt.
Comfort and North Street rhight function just as well as closing the street, and requested
the Street Committee reconsider the decision. Additionally, a property owner that owns
commercial properties in the area where Mt. Comfort Road would be closed spoke in
opposition to the closing, stating that he had not been notified by the Street Committee or
City Council that this would occur, and that it could potentially adversely impact his
existing businesses. The majority of Planning Commissioners recommended
reconsideration of the street improvements at Street Committee.
Based on staff recommendations and the waivers that would be required, the interior
street' was approved as a private street instead of a public street. Staff indicated that
maintenance of this relatively steep street, along with a very small stacking distance and
minimal offset from the State Highway at its entrance to Wedington Drive contributed to
staff's recommendation that the street remain private.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
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January 19, 2007
Sondra Smith, City Clerk
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
WedingtoTf Circle LSD
Dear Ms. Smith,
HOUSES
INCORPORATED
217 North East Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701
telephone: 479.521.9155
facsimile: 479.521.6199
As owners of the Wedington Circle project, we would like to submit an
appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of our LSD application heard at
the last planning commission session.
‘, Yotir time and consideration is appreciated.
Respectfully,
Gregory T. House
for MansfieldHouse, LLC
cc: Steve Mansfield
Tom Jefcoat
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TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
FROM: Suzanne Morgan, Current Planner
Glenn Newman, Staff Engineer
THRU: Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning
DATE: January 3,2007 Updated Januar)/ 10, 2007
125 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Telephone: (479) 575-8267
PPL 06-2302: Preliminary Plat (WEDINGTON CIRCLE PZD, 404): Submitted by MEL
MILHOLLAND for property located NW OF WEDINGTON DRIVE AND GARLAND
AVENUE The property is zoned R-PZD 05-1776, RESIDENTIAL PLANNED ZONING
DISTRICT and contains approximately 6.13 acres. The request is for a preliminary plat of a
Residential Planned Zoning District with 6 mixed-use lots proposed. Planner: Suzanne Morgan
Findings:
Background: This item was forwarded to the Planning Commission at the November 30, 2006
Planning Commission meeting.
Property Description: The property consists of approximately 6.13 acres. On February 2, 2006,
the City Council approved a Master Development Plan to rezone this property to a unique R-
PZD zoning district. There is dense tree • canopy (89%) and 10% slopes located on the
undeveloped site; the property is not located within the Hillside Hilltop Overlay District. It is
located north of Wedington Drive, just west of Garland Avenue and has some frontage on James
Street.
SurroundinQ Land Use and Zonin
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Apartment
Complex and single family homes
RMF -24
South
Single family homes (across Highway 62)
RSF-4
East
Harps, Arves Bank
C-2 and C-1
West
Single family homes; apartment buildings
RSF-4; RMF -24
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ZONING CRITERIA: R-PZD 05-1776 (Wedington Circle)
Planning Area 1,6.13 acres
(A) Proposed Uses.
Permitted Uses
Unit 1
City-wide uses by right
Unit 3
Public protection and utility facilities
Unit 4
Cultural and recreational facilities
Unit 5
Government facilities
Unit 12
Offices, studios and related services
Unit 13
Eating places
Unit 15
Neighborhood shopping
Unit 16
Shopping goods
Unit 19
Commercial recreation, small sites
Unit 24
Home occupations
Unit 25
Professional offices
Unit 26
Multi -family dwellings
Conditional Uses
Unit 2
City-wide uses by conditional use
permit
Unit 18
Gasoline service stations and drive-in
restaurants
Unit 19
Commercial recreation, small sites
Unit 28
Center for collection recyclable
materials
Unit 34
Liquor Stores
Unit 35
Outdoor Music Establishments
Unit 36
Wireless communications facilities
* Conditional use approval by the Planning Commission required.
(B)Density/Intensity
Density (dwelling units)
Intensity
(square feet nonresidential)
48.3 Units/Acre:
Maximum
units
296 dwelling
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Maximum 16,576 SF
. Anticipated development
Anticipated development
(not required by zoning):
(not required by zoning):
Professional Office: 10,000 SF
428 bedrooms
Retail: 6,576 SF
16 Efficiencies
156 1 -bedroom
1162 -bedroom
8 3 -bedroom
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(C)Bulk and area regulations.
Lot width minimum
Lot area minimum
Land area per dwelling unit
None
None
No Bedroom — 800 SF
One Bedroom — 800 SF
Two Bedroom — 1,000 SF
Three Bedroom or more — 1200
SF
(D)Setback requirements.
Front
Side
Rear
0 feet
0 feet
5 feet
(E)Height. Maximum height for all structures is six stories.
(F) Building area Maximum 100% building area.
(G)Signage. Signage shall comply with the C-2 zoning requirements of the. Fayetteville Sign
Ordinance. Buildings containing only residential dwellings will adhere to the RMF -24
zoning district requirements of the Fayetteville Sign Ordinance.
Proposal: The applicant requests preliminary plat approval for a mixed-use subdivision with 8
lots, two of which are unbuildable and reserved for tree preservation. The applicant proposes a
55' right-of-way in which a street shall be constructed at varying widths, narrowing at where
parallel parking is proposed. -
The overall project includes development of 7 phases, the first being the installation of required
infrastructure and dedication of right-of-way. The remaining 6 phases will be the development
of structures for residential and retail/office use. The proposal consists of is 93% residential use
and 7% commercial use. Each development phase (2-7) shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission as a large scale development, and may require Preliminary/Final plat
approval as well if the applicant wishes to subdivide the property.
Adjacent Master Street Plan Streets: Wedington Drive (Principal Arterial) and Garland Avenue
to the east (Principal Arterial)
Right-of-way being dedicated: The applicant shall dedicate additional right-of-way for a total
55' from centerline for Wedington Drive by separate document prior to the recordation of the
final plat.
With the ordinance establishing the Master Development Plan, the Planning Commission was
given the determination of whether interior streets are to be public, private or a combination.
Due to the several waivers which would be required for the proposed street, including the street
jog between Wedington Drive and Triangle Avenue, as well as the turning radius around the
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round -about, staff recommends that the street connecting Wedington Avenue and James Street
be private. To allow the construction of a private street that connects two public streets will
require the approval of a waiver of Chapter 166.06 (K.10.b.i.) which requires that, "...any street
connecting one or more public streets shall be constructed to existing City street standards and
dedicated as a public street." The applicant shall dedicate an access easement across the private
street to allow public access between the dedicated nghts-of-way.
Street improvements: Staff recommends the closing Mount Comfort Road between Garland
Avenue and North Street, to include the installation of curb and gutter, sod, and landscaping,
installation of one traffic calming street table on Saint James Street. With each large scale
development proposal for the development of each lot, additional traffic improvements for traffic
calming shall be added.
Parks
• On August 1, 2005 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended accepting
money in lieu of land to satisfy the Park Land Dedication requirements for Wedington
Circle for 12 single family units and 284 multi -family units.
• Fees are assessed in the amount of $118,272.
• Asbell School Park is within a half mile service area of this development. Given its
proximity to Asbell as well as Lewis Soccer Complex and the playground at Leverett
Elementary School, this development will have adequate access to recreation.
Additionally, the developer is proposing a pool, workout room, and soft surface walking
trail and playground within the tree preservation area.
'Parks fees are due before signing the final plat or before issuance of building permits
alloWing development to occur.
Tree Preservation:
Existing canopy: 88.5%
Preserved canopy: 18.4%
Required: 25%
Mitigation: Required
• Recommendation: The Subdivision Committee recommending forwarding the preliminary
plat to the Planning Commission with a recommendation for approval.
Staffrecommends approval of PPL 06-2302 with the following conditions:
Conditions of Approval:
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recommends The City Council approved and requires the following street improvements
as part of R-PZD 05-1776, to consist of the following: the closing Mount Comfort Road
between Garland Avenue and North Street, to include the installation of curb and gutter,
sod, and landscaping, installation of one traffic calming street table on Saint James
Street. With each large scale development proposal for the development of each lot,
additional traffic improvements for traffic calming shall be added. The Planning
Commission does not recommend what the City Council approved above, but asks that
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the Street Committee revisit this item and recommends traffic calming or a
narrowing/choke of Mount Comfort Road.
The Subdivision Committee recommended approval of the street improvements.
The Planning Commission amended the language for Condition #1.
2. Planning Commission determination of a waiver of Chapter 166.06 (K.10.b.i.) which
requires that, "...any street connecting one or more public streets shall be constructed to
existing City street standards and dedicated as a public street." Due to the several waivers
which would be required for the proposed street, including the street jog between
Wedington Drive and Triangle Avenue, as well as the turning radius around the round-
about,staff recommends that the street connecting Wedington Avenue and James Street
be private. If approved, the applicant shall dedicate an access easement across the
private street to allow public access between the dedicated rights-of-way and comply
with all street and drainage criteria listed as part of Ch. 166.06 (K.10.b). The applicant
shall modify the drawings to indicate the dedication of access easements instead of
right-of-way along all private streets.
The Subdivision Committee recommended approval of the requested waiver.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested waiver.
3. Planning Commission determination of a variance of Ch. 177.05 (B)(3) Street Tree
Planing Plan Requirements for Urban Streetscapes, which requires a ten foot wide or
greater sidewalk where urban tree wells are located. The applicant has stated that in
preparing the original Master Development Plan, 8 -foot sidewallcs at the face of
buildings, building set back, were shown and that concept has carried over into the
preliminary plat. Staff is in support of this request finding that 8' is an adequate size for
tree wells.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested waiver.
4. Front building setbacks shall be enforced from the public right-of-way and private street
access easements.
5. The Master Development Plan, Statement of Commitments and Architectural Standards
submitted by the applicant shall be considered binding and tied to the zoning of the
property. Conditions of approval placed upon the project with review of the Master
Development Plan — Planned Zoning District by the City Council shall also be binding.
6. All development of the property shall be approved by the Planning Commission through
the large scale development and/or subdivision review process. Each Planning Area shall
be evaluated based on the zoning and development criteria established with the Master
Development Plan.
7. The applicant shall dedicate additional right-of-way for a total 55' from centerline for
Wedington Drive by separate document prior to the recordation of the final plat.
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8. Each Phase submitted for preliminary plat or large scale development review shall meet
current development criteria at the time of submittal. The applicant shall be granted one
(1) year from the date of Planning Commission approval to receive all permits necessary
for development of the Phase with a one (1) year extension available.
9. If within five (5) years of the City Council adoption of the Master Development Plan, the
approved zoning criteria are not in accordance with the goals, policies and guidelines of
the City of Fayetteville, the Planning Commission will determine whether the Master
Development Plan shall be submitted to the City Council for reconsideration.
10. All public and private streets/drives shall conform to city standards. Public and Private
streets shall not be gated, unless permitted by express approval from the City Council by
resolution.
11. The applicant shall revise the intersection of Wedington Avenue and the proposed street
such that it will function as a one-way in and one-way out access with a physical
separation between the entrance and exit. This shall be done in accordance with AHTD
approvals.
12. The GIS Division shall approve the legal description and State Plane coordinates.
13. The applicant shall survey the sidewalk location prior to construction.
14. All comments in the attached memo from the Engineering Division shall be addressed
prior to submission of construction drawings.
15 In accordance with City Transportation Division requirements, adequate distance
between the parallel parking spaces and the intersection of two streets shall be provided.
16. All landscaping requirements will be required with the development of the individual lots
formed by this preliminary plat. 1 t
17. The applicant is proposing to utilize the urban streetscape option with tree wells. There
are some areas at which the sidewalk and trees will be installed before final plat.
Structural soil per City requirements and tree grates must be utilized. Please add a note
. to the Tree Preservation plan that states; Structural soil or similar treatment will be
installed before the installation of the sidewalk per City of Fayetteville .standards. An
approved 4' X 4', or greater, iron tree grate with opening width of 'A inch will be used.
18. Staff approved the Master Development Plan for this site with the condition that the
• applicant would preserve 18.4% of the canopy, mitigate to the required 25% (81 trees),
and then add additional trees to screen the property along Wedington in the amount of 65
trees.
19. With this preliminary plat approval, Phase 1, the applicant is proposing to preserve 35%
of the canopy. Canopy will only be removed for the installation of infrastructure.
Further canopy will be removed after large scale approval has been granted for the
individual lots.
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20. This project is a non-residential subdivision. The applicant has chosen to utilize the Tree
Preservation for Entire Subdivision option which would require all Tree Preservation
requirements to be mitigated for at the time of Final Plat. The lots established by this
preliminary plat will be required to come through the City's planning process. At this
time the lots will be exempt from all Tree Preservation requirements except those of
mitigation that can not be resolved until after the structures are designed.
21. On the Tree Preservation and Mitigation Plan approved by City Council for the Master
Development Plan, the 65 trees added for screening were located near the Wedington
right of way. Staff would like to continue conversations with the State Highway
Department to try to get these trees planted within the expansive right of way. If
permission is obtained these trees would be planted before final plat.
22. The applicant will be required 81(2) inch caliper large species mitigation trees. At the
time of Final Plat a Tree Mitigation Planting plan will be required to be filed with this
final plat depicting the general location of the remaining trees and all the other required
notes defined in Chapter 167 Tree Preservation and Protection on-site mitigation.
23. All of the 18.4% preserved canopy on this site must be placed within a Tree Preservation
Area at the time of Final Plat. This will distinguish the physical bounds of this canopy
and ensure preservation through the future development.
Standard Conditions of Approval -
24. Plat Review and Subdivision comments (to include written staff comments provided to
the applicant or his representative, and all comments from utility representatives - AR
Western Gas, SWBT, Ozarks, SWEPCO, Cox Communications)
25. Staff approval of final detailed plans, specifications and calculations (where applicable)
for grading, drainage, water, sewer, . fire protection, streets (public and private),
sidewalks, parking lot(s) and tree preservation. The information submitted for the plat
review process was reviewed for general concept only. All public improvements are
subject to additional review and approval. All improvements shall comply with City's
current requirements.
26. All street names shall be approved by the 911 coordinator.
27. All overhead electric lines 12kv and under shall be relocated underground. All proposed
utilities shall be located underground.
28. All new exterior lighting shall comply with the City's lighting ordinance.
Public Comment: Mr. Glenn David 'Wilson spoke regarding the off site improvements. He
would like to see Mount Comfort remain open. He requested statistics on traffic accidents.
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Planning Commission Discussion: Several members of the Commission discussed the street
improvements and suggested that other traffic calming measures be put in place in lieu of
removing the entrance to Mount Comfort Road on Garland Avenue and North Street.
Planning Commission Action: yes Required X Approved Denied Tabled
First Motion: by Anthes to amend Condition tfl
Second: Clark
Vote: 5-4-0 (No Votes: Myres, Graves, Lack, Harris)
MOTION PASSED
Second Motion: by Anthes to approve the PPL with conditions as amended
Second: Graves
Vote: 8-1-0 (No Vote: Myres)
Date: January 8, 2007
The "CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL", stated in this report, are accepted in total without
exception by the entity requesting approval of this development item.
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FAYETTEVILLE
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
113 West Mountain St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
ENGINEERING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE
479-575-8206
To: Suzanne Morgan, Planner Date: January 4, 2007
From: Glenn E. Newman, Jr., P.E.
Staff Engineer
Re: Plat Review Comments (January 8, 2007 Planning Committee Meeting)
Development: Wedington Circle PZD — 06-2302
Engineer: Milholland Company
1. All designs are subject to the City's latest design criteria (water, sewer, streets and
drainage). Review for plat approval is not approval of public improvements, and all
proposed improvements are subject to further review at the time construction plans are
submitted.
2. Submit Triangle Avenue as a Private Dive or make the following changes:
a. Revise the dimensions of the traffic circle to allow a SU design vehicle (fire
truck, small delivery truck, bus, etc.) to negotiate the intersection without
driving over curbs.
b. Provide 30 ft radius at the intersection with the traffic circle as required for
public streets.
c. Increase the length of the public roadway intersecting Wedington Drive to
meet the required standard of 150 11 minimum jog on minor streets.
d. Revise the "Tee" intersection on Triangle Ave to meet the minimum grade
requirement at "Hilly" intersections of 4% max. within 100 ft of the
intersection.
3. Offsite sanitary sewer mains identified in the Applicants summary as I and J (375 ft) shall
be increased to an 8" diameter and K & L (65011) to a 10" with the associated
construction and service connections along Mt Comfort Road.
4. Additional offsite traffic calming measures are required along Stephens Ave and Hendrix
Street at the time of future development (3 each).
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor and City Council
Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operations
From: Jeremy C. Pate, Director of Current Plannin,
Date: December 15, 2005
Subject: Master Development Plan - Residential Planned Zoning District for Wedington
Circle (R-PZD 05-1776)
RECOMMENDATION
Planning Staff recommends approval of an ordinance creating a Master Development
Plan - Residential Planned Zoning District (R-PZD) for Wedington Circle, based on the
Master Development Plan, development standards, and statement of commitments
submitted. This action will establish a unique zoning district for a single -use project on
approximately 6.13 acres. It does not grant development approval.
BACKGROUND
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The property consists of approximately 6.13 acres. The applicant requests a rezoning and
Master Development Plan approval for the subject property. There is dense tree canopy
and 10% slopes located on the undeveloped site. The property is currently zoned RMF -24
and C-2. It is located north of Wedington Drive, just west of Garland Avenue and has
some frontage on James Street.
The mixed-use project will incltide development of 7 phases, the first being the
installation of required infrastructure and dedication ofrig,ht-of-way which would require
a preliminary and final plat. The remaining 6 phases will be the development of
structures for residential and retail/office use. The proposal consiSts of 93% residential
use and 7% commercial use. Each development phase (2-7) will be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Commission as a large scale development, depending upon
how they are submitted.
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission voted 8-0-0 in favor of this request on December 12, 2005. A
Planned Zoning District requires City Council approval as it includes zoning and land use
approval. Recommended conditions were approved by the.Planning Commission and are
reflected in the attached staff report.
The applicant has submitted a traffic study which does not recommend any
improvements, however staff is aware of infrastructure that may be detrimentally
impacted with this additional development. At the time of development, streets that the
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development will access may need to be improved to provide a safe and adequate means
of access, as determined by the Planning Commission. At minimum, a full street section
width will be required on James Street to the intersection of Mount Comfort Road and
potential improvements, including sidewalk, to Wedington Drive. Contribution -to long-
term or installation of short-term improvements to the intersection of Mount Comfort and
Garland (Highway 112) has also been discussed, and will be evaluated at the time of
development.
BUDGET IMPACT
None.
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